DR Congo names long-awaited government
President of Democratic Republic of Congo Felix Tshisekedi who won a disputed election earlier this year, has unveiled his long-awaited new government on Monday. The […]
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Kenya census to count intersex people for the first time
In Kenya, the government is preparing for the country’s sixth population census since independence. The census according to the government will provide the first official […]
What you need to know about the 2019 African Games unfolding in Morocco
What is generally regarded as Africa’s version of the Olympic Games is officially underway in Morocco. The 12th African Games 2019 which kicked off on […]
School closures triple in Central & Western Africa as education comes under fire
The UNICEF has warned in a new report that a generation of children in Central and Western Africa risks being denied the right to learn […]
Nigeria: Buhari appoints cabinet amid dwindling revenues
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari swore members of his cabinet into office on Wednesday with Zainab Ahmed returning to the Finance Ministry and newcomer Timipre Sylva […]
Zimbabwe charges ex-Vice-President with abuse of power
In Zimbabwe, the new Anti-Corruption Commission, appointed in July, has charged Phelekezela Mphoko, a former deputy to ousted Zimbabwe president Robert Mugabe, with criminal abuse […]
Nigeria: Bahrain-based Lamar Holding to inject investment into Fintech startup TechAdvance
Bahrain-based energy investment Lamar Holding will invest $1 million into TechAdvance, one of Nigeria’s Fintech startups. The investment will help TechAdvance carry out its expansion […]
South Africa eyes nuclear in energy mix by 2045
Africa’s most industrialized country South Africa will consider adding nuclear power capacity in an affordable way as part of its long-term plans, Energy Minister Gwede […]
Morocco’s King Looks Forward to a New Inclusive Development Model
King Mohammed VI said on Tuesday that he looks forward to seeing a new development model crowned with a new social deal that includes the […]
Côte d’Ivoire: Didier Drogba aims for presidency of football federation
Former Ivorian football star Didier Drogba has officially announced his candidacy as president of Ivorian Football Federation, FIF. The former Chelsea player filed his application […]